Synonyms for brassiness


Grammar : Noun
Spell : bras-ee, brah-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbræs i, ˈbrɑ si

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Définition of brassiness

Origin :
  • "impudent," 1570s, from brass + -y (2). Cf. brazen. Sense of "debased and pretentious" is from 1580s, from brass as contrasted with gold; sense of "strident and artificial" is from 1865. Related: Brassily; brassiness.
  • As in impudence : noun audacity
  • As in daring : noun boldness
  • As in venturesomeness : noun daring
  • As in venturousness : noun daring

Antonyms for brassiness

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